Michael C. Clapham 60, of LaGrange passed away unexpectedly Wednesday August 22, 2012 at EMH Healthcare in Elyria. He was born April 28, 1952 in Columbus, OH. Mike loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed a variety of sports including hunting, golf, and travel. Survivors include his wife of thirty three years; Jean M. (nee: Girman) two daughters; Heather M. Pelphrey (Chris) of Avon, Kristi L. Finnegan (Patrick) of Amherst, a son; Brett M. (Kelly) of Amherst. Additional survivors include four grandchildren; Patrick, Pierce, Peyton, and Skylar, two sisters; Vicki Behne (Mike) of LaGrange, Cheryl Palmer (David) of Grafton, a brother; Scott (Cindy) of Elyria. Mike was preceded in death by his parents; Carl and Joanne (nee: Rummer) Clapham, and a brother; Rick Clapham (Marsha). Friends may call 1-5PM Sunday August 26, 2012 at The Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at State Rt. 57) Elyria (440)322-4626 where funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Monday August 27, 2012. Burial will be at Brookdale Cemetery in Elyria. Memorial contributions in Mike's memory can be sent to The Rick Clapham Memorial Foundation 35135 Lorain Rd. North Ridgeville, OH 44039. Online condolences can be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com Service: 10:00 AM Monday August 27, 2012 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, Ohio 44035 Visitation: 1-5 PM Sunday August 26, 2012 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, Ohio 44035